MLS#12481511
STATUSActive
PROPERTY TYPECommercial - Business
Property Description
Presented by The Noir Row Collective INSTITUTIONAL PORTFOLIO OPPORTUNITY Former St. Michael Catholic School Campus | South Shore STRATEGIC INVESTMENT OVERVIEW This rare institutional portfolio represents a convergence of historic significance and forward-thinking development potential. Six distinct properties on separate PINs create an exceptional mixed-use investment platform positioned strategically within South Shore's emerging tech corridor. Portfolio Components: * Multi-story primary academic facility with expansive classroom infrastructure * Historic church with architectural distinction * Multi-story convent building with residential conversion potential * Single-story educational annex with flexible programming space * Income-generating 2-unit residential with retail storefront * Single-family residence providing immediate occupancy or rental income MARKET INTELLIGENCE & POSITIONING Proximity Advantage: Minutes from major data center development positions this portfolio at the epicenter of South Shore's technological transformation. Our market analysis indicates strong correlation between data center proximity and adaptive reuse demand for office, tech facilities, and specialized commercial applications. Zoning Flexibility: RS-3 classification enables residential, community, civic, and commercial uses-providing strategic optionality for diverse development scenarios and multiple exit strategies. Infrastructure Quality: Institutional-grade construction standards throughout, including commercial kitchen facilities, multi-stall restroom infrastructure, basement prep areas, and recreational hall space designed for high-capacity utilization. DEVELOPMENT SCENARIOS Multi-Unit Residential Conversion: Substantial square footage and existing infrastructure create optimal conditions for boutique residential development within South Shore's evolving neighborhood landscape. Mixed-Use Commercial: Strategic combination of retail, office, and community space leveraging proximity to Lake Michigan and emerging tech sector growth. Adaptive Reuse Opportunities: Unique architectural elements and flexible floor plates ideal for creative office, co-working, event venues, or specialized commercial applications. Income Diversification: Existing rental income from 2-unit property provides immediate cash flow during development phases. STRATEGIC CONSIDERATIONS * Acquisition Flexibility: Properties available individually or as complete portfolio * Expansion Potential: Additional parking development opportunities via adjacent S. South Shore Drive properties * Location Premium: Blocks from Lake Michigan with established neighborhood infrastructure * Regulatory Position: Institutional use history provides favorable foundation for commercial applications Investment Philosophy: This portfolio exemplifies our approach of identifying assets where institutional quality meets emerging market dynamics, creati
Property Features
Property Type: Commercial - Business
Cooling: Zoned
Lot Size: 0.79 Acres
Stories: 3.0
Feature Descriptions
Days on Site: 157
Electric: Other
Fire Protection: Fire Extinguisher/s
HVAC: Radiators
Lot Dimensions: .79 ACRES
Parcel#: 21312330260000
Units: 5
Listed By / Shown By
Listed By
Agency Name: Keller Williams ONEChicago
Agency Phone: 312-216-2422
Shown By
Agency Title: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Crosby Starck Real Estate
Agency Phone: 815-397-4040
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8235 S South Shore Drive | MLS# 12481511
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